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Baddiley Lane crash leaves man with serious injuries

Baddiley Lane crash leaves man with serious injuries

A crash in Baddiley, Nantwich has left a 63-year-old driver with serious injuries.

The incident happened on Baddiley Lane and involved two vehicles – a black Land Rover Defender and white Vauxhall combo van.

September 19, 2024
Police issue further appeal over Jonty Evans death

Police issue further appeal over Jonty Evans death

Officers investigating the death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans are appealing for further information and CCTV footage as the inquiry continues.

Jonty, 16, was reported missing by his family on Saturday 31 August.

September 19, 2024
Legal chief quits cash-strapped Cheshire East Council

Legal chief quits cash-strapped Cheshire East Council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is having to cough up tens of thousands of pounds to recruitment agencies and interim staff because it is haemorrhaging top bosses.

The latest to leave is monitoring officer David Brown, who was the council’s longest serving legal chief having been at the authority for nearly four years.

September 18, 2024
Cheshire East children’s team has no cash for improvements

Cheshire East children’s team has no cash for improvements

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s children’s department does not have enough cash to fund an improvement plan to bring its services up to standard.

And they don’t know where the money is going to come from, the head of adult services has warned councillors.

September 18, 2024
Olde Barbridge Inn near Nantwich to close, owners announce

Olde Barbridge Inn near Nantwich to close, owners announce

The owners of the Olde Barbridge Inn near Nantwich are to close the pub at the end of September, they have announced.

The popular canalside pub in Barbridge, off the A51, will shut after Sunday September 29.

September 18, 2024
Stapeley mums and dads raise more than £4,000 for playground

Stapeley mums and dads raise more than £4,000 for playground

A group of saddle-sore Stapeley dads helped raise more than £2,000 for their local school’s playground revamp.

The dads organised a 40-mile sponsored cycle ride around Cheshire as part of fundraising activities of Stapeley Broad Lane Primary School PTA.

September 17, 2024
Cost of school transport in Cheshire East spirals, stats show

Cost of school transport in Cheshire East spirals, stats show

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The cost of transporting children to school in Cheshire East is still on the rise, despite attempts by the council to bring it down.

The spiralling cost of school transport is one of the reasons the council is facing a predicted £7m overspend in children’s services at the end of this financial year.

September 17, 2024
McDabbers! Nantwich councillor bids to lure “golden arches” to town

McDabbers! Nantwich councillor bids to lure “golden arches” to town

A Nantwich councillor wants to lure fast food giant McDonald’s to open a new outlet in the town.

Nantwich is one of the few sizeable towns in Cheshire which does not have the famous “golden arches” outlet.

September 17, 2024
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hatherton road crash with branch

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hatherton road crash with branch

A motorcyclist was seriously injured when he crashed after colliding with a fallen branch on a busy road near Nantwich.

The accident happened on the A529 Audlem Road in Hatherton at 7.15am today (Monday 16 September).

September 16, 2024
Family of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans pay tribute to 16-year-old

Family of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans pay tribute to 16-year-old

The family of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans who was found dead in the River Weaver earlier this month have paid tribute to him.

The 16-year-old was reported missing by his family on Saturday 31 August from the Mill Island/Waterlode area.

September 16, 2024
New housing fund planned by CEC for social homes

New housing fund planned by CEC for social homes

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to set up a housing fund so registered providers can buy open market properties to rent out as social homes.

The cash will come mainly from developer S106 contributions which were given for off-site affordable housing.

September 15, 2024
Nantwich Museum appeals for young trustees to join

Nantwich Museum appeals for young trustees to join

Nantwich Museum is on the lookout for two young people to become involved in influencing the future of the Pillory Street venue.

The museum has experienced a major period of change, especially in exhibitions and display work, and in audience engagement.

September 15, 2024
CEC facing £27 million budget overspend in 2024-25

CEC facing £27 million budget overspend in 2024-25

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is facing a predicted overspend of £27 million by the end of the financial year because its children’s and adults’ services are failing to operate within budget.

A report to the finance sub-committee revealed the adults and health committee is forecast to be overspent by £20m at the end of March next year.

September 14, 2024